• 2026 Legislative Policy Agenda - Advance Colorado Rundown
    Jan 12 2026

    Michael Fields and Kristi Burton Brown discuss Advance Colorado's 10 key issues from the 2026 Legislative Policy Agenda. The full agenda is available at www.advancecolorado.org, and goes in depth on essential public safety issues, school choice, mental health, and protecting TABOR and taxpayer money from government grabs.

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  • Can Conservatives Reach the Next Generation? - Advance Colorado Rundown
    Dec 29 2025

    Kristi Burton Brown interviews Hunter Rivera -- Colorado State Director for the American Conservation Coalition and the youngest county chairman for Colorado Republicans. Kristi and Hunter discuss strategies and issues to reach younger voters as well as keys to discussing environmental issues and conservation.

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    16 mins
  • Charter Schools: Vital for Vulnerable Students - Advance Colorado Rundown
    Dec 12 2025

    Kristi Burton Brown discusses a new Advance Colorado Institute report with Yazmin Navarro -- Colorado State Board of Education member and the Advance Growth and Opportunity Fellow. Yazmin breaks down statistics that show school choice -- and charter schools in particular -- benefit students from minority populations or difficult economic backgrounds. They discuss several clear reasons that explain why vulnerable students thrive when their families are given choices.

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    18 mins
  • Fixing Fentanyl in Colorado - Advance Colorado Rundown
    Nov 20 2025

    Michael Fields and Kristi Burton Brown discuss the new ballot measure dealing with Colorado's fentanyl crisis. The measure would require jail time for all fentanyl drug dealers and also offer court-mandated treatment for low-level users, combining a tough approach on criminals with a compassionate answer for those stuck in the cycle of addiction.

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    16 mins
  • Tax Grabs by Colorado Liberals - Advance Colorado Rundown
    Nov 11 2025

    Michael Fields interviews State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer, who is also a newly announced governor candidate. Sen. Kirkmeyer explains recent tax grabs by liberals in the legislature, including a tax on overtime, and she shares insights into why people are moving out of Colorado after experiencing the effects of liberal policies.

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    23 mins
  • The Reality Behind the Second Most Dangerous State in the Nation - Advance Colorado Rundown
    Oct 27 2025

    Kristi Burton Brown interviews District Attorney George Brauchler, who shares a dose of hard reality and gives his perspective on some of the worst crime issues that have made Colorado the second most dangerous state in the nation.

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    17 mins
  • Combatting Crime in Colorado - Advance Colorado Rundown
    Oct 8 2025
    Kristi Burton Brown interviews Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly about a number of the biggest crime issues plaguing Colorado and contributing to the state's status as second most dangerous in the nation. Sheriff Weekly addresses fentanyl, Colorado's sanctuary state status, mental incompetency laws, and PR bonds that release criminals back on the streets. He also shares his perspective on some of the reasons Douglas County is one of the safest places to live in Colorado. Visit Our Website: AdvanceColorado.com

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    13 mins
  • The School Choice Landscape - Advance Colorado Rundown
    Sep 25 2025

    Kristi Burton Brown interviews Kim Gilmartin, founder and Executive Director of Liberty Schools Initiative. They discuss school choice in Colorado -- including the current landscape, common attacks, and the facts about why school choice benefits families across the state.

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    33 mins